Salary : $90,578.01 - $133,004.94 Annually
Location : Ventura and Santa Paula, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 0164HCA-26AA (MD)
Department: Health Care Agency
Division: Ventura County Medical Center and/or Santa Paula Hospital
Opening Date: 11/09/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
DescriptionTHE POSITIONUnder direction of the Pathologist and Laboratory Manager, performs a variety of standardized chemical, microscopic and bacteriological tests for examination; obtains data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases; orients new employees; and performs other related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS- Clinical Laboratory Scientist I ($43.55 - $55.94 hourly) is entry level to the Clinical Laboratory Scientist series.
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist II ($49.14 - $63.94 hourly) is the experienced level to the Clinical Laboratory Scientist series and can work with less-direct supervision.
AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency - Ventura County Medical Center/Santa Paula Hospital
Clinical Laboratory Scientist I/II are represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Per Diem Pool, Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies.
There are currently two (2) Regular and (2) Intermittent vacancies. NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, the incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULEOPENING DATE: November 9, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs
FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: November 18, 2026
Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Performs a variety of tests in any or all of the fields of medical technology;
- Completion of technical testing/reporting in serology, blood bank, microbiology, hematology, coagulation, chemistry, special chemistry and urinalysis;
- Performs venipuncture as required;
- Assists in maintaining the laboratory and equipment in a clean and orderly condition;
- Maintains basic records and operates the numerous pieces of electronic equipment and analyzers required for testing;
- Participates in quality assurance and proficiency testing activities; and
- Performs other related duties as required.
Typical QualificationsThese are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCEClinical Laboratory Scientist I
- Must possess and maintain a current, valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist license issued by the State of California Department of Health Services
- No experience required
Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
- Must possess and maintain a current, valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist license issued by the State of California Department of Health Services
- One (1) year of recent experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS- Must be willing to occasionally work in other departments and shifts as needed
- Must be willing to work overtime and standby as needed
DESIRED- Knowledge of one or more sub-specialty such as: Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, Urinalysis, and Blood Bank
- Experience in an acute care hospital setting
- Ability to work as an integral part of the laboratory team
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIESThorough knowledge of: the standardized tests performed in Hematology, Serology, Chemistry, Blood bank, Microbiology, Urinalysis.
Working ability to: perform all the above standardized tests; work cautiously and accurately; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; work with and understand operation of technical equipment.
Recruitment Process FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources, Health Care Agency in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
To apply online, please refer to our web site at . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 677-5184 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources - Health Care Agency, 646 County Square Drive, Ventura, CA 93003.
LATERAL TRANSFER OPTION: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click
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Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - Qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.
APPLICATION EVALUATION - Pass/Fail: An application evaluation will be conducted. A score will be assigned to each application based on established criteria. Such score will be considered as the final score for placement on the eligible list.
Applicants successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record may be required for this position.
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Maritza David by e-mail at Maritza.David@venturacounty.gov or by telephone at (805) 677-5162.
YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEEService Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)(SEIU)To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.
- or you may call (805) 654-2570.
Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ, UPT, UWS
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Do you possess and can you maintain a current, valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist license issued by the State of California Department of Health Services?
Note: In order to receive credit for this, you must include your date of licensure and a current valid license number in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
02
Describe your recent experience working as a general Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
In your response include your title(s), the name of the employer(s) in which you acquired the experience, and a description of your responsibilities.
Note: In order to receive credit for this experience, it must be included in the Work Experience section of your application. If you do not have this type of experience, please state, "No experience."
03
These positions occasionally require working different shifts in various departments. Are you willing and able to work such a schedule to meet the demands of the positions?
04
These positions occasionally require working overtime and standby when needed. Are you willing and able to work such a schedule to meet the demands of the positions?
05
Please indicate the area(s) in which you have knowledge or experience.
- Chemistry
- Hematology
- Coagulation
- Microbiology
- Urinalysis
- Blood Bank
- None of the above
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